moving closer

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Following a national consultation, the UK is moving closer to restrictions on under-16s' social media use, with ministers consulting on measures ranging from age limits to bans on addictive platform features.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

But while some communities are moving closer to existing industrial facilities, there are also regulatory changes that are making it easier for industrial facilities to be built closer to communities, McCauly said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

European natural-gas prices slid on signs that the U.S. and Iran were moving closer to a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Mali's rulers, like their military counterparts in neighbouring Niger and Burkina Faso, have severed ties with former colonial ruler France and several Western countries, moving closer to Russia.

From Barron's • Apr. 26, 2026

“Tell me a story, Resa!” he said quietly, moving closer to her.

From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke